Software Program Manager

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Archer

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San Jose, CA, United States

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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You'll Do:

As a Software Program Manager you will be responsible for the project performance and delivery of embedded, safety critical, flight software work packages on the Archer Midnight aircraft. You will be responsible for close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams including Software, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Test. Archer software teams are responsible for full lifecycle development of software including design, code, and test. In this role, you will be responsible for program management of one or more software teams which include flight controls, battery management system, or electric engine controls.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships across different Archer engineering teams. Work with Software Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to boost communication and solve problems.
  • Develop task-based schedules and track progress against the program plan.
  • Identify and manage project Risks, Issues and Opportunities.
  • Relentlessly drive on-time execution
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on project milestones, risks, and issues. Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Specific tools include Earned Value Tracking and Jira.
  • Support and lead software change control boards to manage project scope and drive team focus.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to drive team efficiency and productivity.
  • Compare actual performance against planned performance to identify variances and actively manage team deliverables.

What You Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or in a related field or equivalent industry experience.
  • Minimum 4 years related New Product Introduction (NPI) experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industry.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
  • Understanding of software development process and experience with embedded software development.
  • Project management and/or technical leadership experience.
  • Familiarization with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software.
  • Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
  • Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment with little direction.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with development of aerospace flight control systems, battery management systems, electric engine control systems, and/or vehicle management systems.
  • Aerospace software certification experience and/or experience working with DO-178C.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $180,000 - $225,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.


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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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